Dr. Josh Axe (Part 2): Mindset and Health
Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Dr. Josh Axe! Last week, Dr. Axe discussed the challenges he faced during a dark season of his life, where he found himself unable to walk for an entire year. Despite this adversity, he channeled his time and energy into writing his latest book, “Think of This and Not That.”
Today, our talk takes a turn as we explore the connection between mindset, healing, and joy. Dr. Axe discusses the important role the mind plays in recovery and how cultivating a positive mindset can have transformative effects on the body and spirit.
So, grab a cozy seat and prepare to be inspired by what Dr. Axe shares about the power of the mind in fostering healing and embracing joy.
In this episode
[01:17] Dr. Axe shares the details about a devastating accident that profoundly impacted his entire family.
[04:48] Understanding the concept of neuroplasticity, where your beliefs play a crucial role in your ability to heal.
[08:45] Dr. Axe thinks that maybe individuals are now less inclined to establish genuine connections with local mentors and cultivate authentic relationships with them.
[10:14] “The quintessential quality of leadership I would say is you’re going out there and showing somebody a brighter future that they have to help them tap into their potential, helping them see it.” – Dr. Axe
[16:38] How did Dr. Axe navigate such a challenging period of losing his ability to walk while balancing family responsibilities and relationships?
[23:46] Has Dr. Axe ever experienced a period where he felt anger towards God for the circumstances he was facing?
[26:45] Dr. Axe began advocating for what he calls “mindset medicine” because he believes that it’s not solely about nutrition or other physical aspects.
About Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine, and clinical nutritionist helping people eat healthy and live healthy lifestyles. In 2008, he started a functional medicine center in Nashville, which grew to become one of the most renowned clinics in the world.
Dr. Axe founded the website DrAxe.com, which is one the top natural health websites in the world today. Its main topics include nutrition, natural medicine, fitness, healthy recipes, home DIY remedies, and trending health news. His website includes a group of credentialed editors, writers, and a Medical Review Board.
He has also been a resource for many professional athletes. In 2009, he began working with the Wellness Advisory Council and Professional Swim Teams. He worked with professional swimmers, providing nutritional advice and performing musculoskeletal work on the athletes to increase their performance.
Dr. Axe has been a regular guest expert on The Dr. Oz Show and has taught corporate wellness programs for companies such as Nissan, Whole Foods, Mercy Ministries, and Lifeway and has been featured as a keynote speaker at conferences all over the country, including South by Southwest (SXSW), PaleoFX and the Autism Education Summit.
He is co-founder of the BurstFIT interval training program along with his wife Dr. Chelsea Axe. Dr. Josh Axe is also the co-founder of Ancient Nutrition with Jordan Rubin, where the mission is to restore health, strength, and vitality by providing history’s healthiest whole food nutrients to the modern world.
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